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Driver killed after CSX train crashes into car, CSX reports
SUMMARY: A train crash in Von resulted in one death early this morning. CSX officials reported that the incident occurred shortly before 8:00 AM when a train collided with a car at the Evans Street and Old Slag Road crossing. No train crew members were injured in the accident. CSX is cooperating with local authorities in the investigation. Details about the driver of the car are not yet available, as further information has not been provided.
According to CSX, the train crashed into the car at the Evans Street and Old Slag Road crossing in Vonore.
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How common is it to get Lyme disease in Tennessee? Justin Timberlake announces ‘debilitating’ diagnosis
SUMMARY: Lyme disease, often called the silent epidemic, gained attention after Tennessee native Justin Timberlake revealed his “debilitating” diagnosis following his two-year tour. Dr. Donald Dumford from Cleveland Clinic explained that Lyme disease is transmitted by ticks attached for 2-3 days and initially causes fever, mild joint pain, muscle aches, and a target-shaped skin lesion. Early treatment with antibiotics usually leads to recovery, but untreated cases can become chronic with symptoms like nerve pain and fatigue, as Timberlake experienced. Tennessee saw 39 cases in 2023, up 18% from 2022, while national cases rose 43% to 89,470. Most tick bites do not cause Lyme disease.
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Volunteers repair damaged parts of Appalachian Trail by hand almost a year after Helene
SUMMARY: In Unicoi County, Tennessee, volunteers and Appalachian Trail Conservancy staff continue restoring the Appalachian Trail nearly a year after Hurricane Helene caused extensive damage. The storm uprooted large trees and left deep holes, making trail repair labor-intensive and reliant on hand tools due to rugged terrain. More than 430 miles of trail were initially closed, now reduced to five miles with detours around two damaged sections. Restoration aims to improve trail resilience with sustainable features like water bars. Volunteer efforts remain vital, supported by federal agencies, though recent interest has waned. International volunteers, inspired by past disasters, also contribute to the effort.
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Medical practice embracing parent choice
SUMMARY: Hopewell Family Care Integrative Medicine in Hermitage embraces parent choice, including vaccine decisions, welcoming all patients regardless of vaccination status. Co-owner Jamie Aoyo, a family nurse practitioner, emphasizes personalized, holistic care combining root cause medicine with conventional treatments. The practice educates families using official CDC and manufacturer vaccine information, respecting diverse vaccine schedules influenced by genetics or family history. Although vaccine skepticism has increased post-pandemic, Tennessee’s full vaccination rates have only slightly declined. Hopewell focuses on building trust through education rather than coercion and provides treatment protocols for vaccine-preventable illnesses like whooping cough, emphasizing prompt testing to control outbreaks.
Some parents are opting out of vaccinating their children.
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